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CAL FIRE budget and insurance costs continue to soar
As temperatures continue to climb across Central California, the risk for wildfires also increases.Just last month, the June Lightning Complex Fire sparked in Fresno County as temperatures soared to the triple digits.That fire has since been contained, but the SQF Lightning Complex Fire continues to burn tens of thousands of acres in the Sequoia National Forest with temperatures heating up once again."We've had more rain and precipitation than usual, which includes snow melt, which has left a lot of fuel on the ground because the last two fire seasons have been relatively mild," CAL FIRE Battalion Chief of Communications, David...
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
New Bill Needs Governor’s Signature to Ease Black Job Crisis
As a pastor and community activist in South Los Angeles, I’m daily reminded of how much poverty has affected the financial and spiritual wellbeing of our Black communities. With rising inflation, from food to gas prices, Black folks are being outpriced in their own communities. And because of historic discrimination, Black people face disproportionately high unemployment rates, leaving them unable to take care of their families and vulnerable to chronic poverty, homelessness and incarceration.
Fresno restaurant hit with $21K PG&E bill
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – With the extreme heat many, are concerned about the cost of keeping cool. Manny Perales, owner of Yosemite Falls Cafe, says he was hit with a $21,000 PG&E bill just last month. “I have an accounting specialist that’s assigned to Yosemite Falls and I was reviewing the bill and asked her […]
Valley Center for the Blind to open Visalia location
VISALIA – The Valley Center for the Blind (VCB), a local nonprofit that supports, trains and employs people who are blind or have low vision, is set to open its new Visalia office at 220 S Mooney Blvd. Suite E on Aug. 7. The grand opening ceremony from 3:30...
Two El Dorado Hills residents appointed to top state roles
The office of California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the appointment of two individuals to two different top positions representing the state of Calfornia. Both of the appointments are residents of El Dorado Hills, according to the press release issued by the Governor’s office. .Edmond Blagdon has been appointed...
2 pipe bombs safely detonated in Stallion Springs, no current threat to surrounding area: police
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Officers with the Stallion Springs Police Department and the sheriff’s office said they safely detonated two explosive devices and two other suspicious devices near Comanche Point Road Saturday. Officials said there is no threat to the area. A Stallion Springs resident discovered two suspicious devices in the roadway of Comanche Point […]
Farmworkers, residents press for precise locational detail in state pesticide notification plan
A years-old agricultural controversy returned to its Kern County roots Tuesday as environmental justice advocates attending a state hearing in Shafter called for changes to a public notification system proposed by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Speakers insisted the agency provide information on the exact location where farmers plan...
Los Angeles pursuit ends near Taft Highway, 1 arrested
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A pursuit that began with an alleged stolen vehicle in Los Angeles County came to an end Tuesday night in Kern County. The chase began around 7:30 p.m. in Stevenson Ranch and headed northbound on Interstate 5 over the Grapevine. CHP officers chased the suspected car thief until the vehicle came […]
KGET, Bakersfield East Rotary host ‘Back to School’ drive for kids at Open Door Network
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — KGET and the Bakersfield East Rotary are hosting the annual “Back to School” drive benefitting the kids of the Open Door Network. KGET and the Bakersfield East Rotary want to make Kern’s students are set up for success as they head back to the classroom in just a few weeks. Any […]
Lake Powell levels up 20% thanks to lucky weather, water conservation efforts
Lake Powell, one of the Southwest’s largest reservoirs, is at its highest level in more than three years. This even though 2024 runoff will be below average. The lake is now 42% full, nearly 20% higher than it was last spring, and out of danger of falling so low it would hit a so-called dead pool and not be able to generate electricity at Glen Canyon Dam.
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